1957 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 547 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Carina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5112 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |